Anna, IL vs Cerro Gordo, IL

Anna is moderately more affordable than Cerro Gordo, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Anna scores 63 compared to 67 for Cerro Gordo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cerro Gordo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anna is $607/month compared to $875/month in Cerro Gordo — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anna has cheaper rent, Cerro Gordo actually has lower median home values ($108,000 vs $128,200).

Median household income in Anna is $36,238 compared to $69,118 in Cerro Gordo (-47.6%). While Cerro Gordo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anna spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Cerro Gordo.